Pete Dixon, 75, from Grimsby, says he hopes to buy a real houseboat with the proceeds of the sale.

Unite says the talks are a "small first step" in resolving the walkout, which started on Monday.

The 52m (171ft) structure causes a stir on social media as it begins to loom over Hull's waterfront.

Ex Humberside officer Kate Elston is given a suspended jail term for misconduct in a public office.

Eleanor Tomlinson says she was inspired by the Jubilee film of Paddington having tea with the Queen.

The project would cost more than £1bn but backers say it would transform Hull and the wider region.

Grimsby Town's shirts will feature a new sponsor after almost 20 years promoting a seafood firm.

The famous medical equipment maker is to move its base to a new factory eight miles away at Melton.

Aslef union members will walkout over over pay after RMT announced 40,000 members would strike.

The Environment Agency's head says coastal erosion will force some residents away from the sea

Bus lane fines have risen to £70, a move described as "unfair" by the leader of Hull City Council.

At its height, local residents near British Steel's Scunthorpe plant were advised to stay indoors.

A national charity comprising 200 UK hospices says 75% are in deficit and some may go bust.

Homeless charity Emmaus Hull has a popular new recruit.

Thousands of people turn out to celebrate the club's promotion back to the Football League.

Former head coach Andrew Gale wins a claim for unfair dismissal against Yorkshire.

The industrial action started on Monday and will last "for an undisclosed period", the union says.

Many travellers are taking drastic action to get home after being stranded due to flight cancellations.

A badger was found in an emaciated state in Skipsea after being snared, police say.

An app is launched to support new dads who may need a helping hand with their newborn babies.

The plant at Saltend will make materials used to produce special magnets for cars and wind turbines.

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Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.

Significant numbers of people have had long-term problems after recovering from coronavirus.

A look at progress made in vaccinating the country, as more than 52 million people have received at least one dose and 38 million have had a booster or third dose.

Catalans Dragons move back to second place in Super League with a straightforward 36-8 win over Hull FC.

Hull FC full-back Jake Connor to miss 10 to 12 weeks of the season after sustaining a medial ligament injury.

Lancashire Lightning make it six wins from seven games with victory over Roses rivals Yorkshire Vikings in the T20 Blast.

Yorkshire Vikings beat Notts by 23 runs at Headingley to claim their first win over the Outlaws in the T20 Blast since 2017.

Grimsby Town win over Solihull Moors to win promotion to League Two win 'written in the stars'.